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Electronic Monitoring: A Promising Alternative to At-Sea Monitoring in the New England Groundfish Fishery Jan 5, 2014 Recent US federal budget cuts and looming industry cost-sharing mechanisms have developed a need to explore more cost-effective and... |
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Searching for a Cost-Effective Approach to At-Sea Monitoring Jan 5, 2014 For many fishermen in New England groundfish sectors, shouldering the costs of at-sea monitoring (ASM) could signal financial ruin for... |
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Salmon Excluder Testing in the Gulf of Alaska Shows Promising Results Aug 21, 2013 Early this spring GMRI collaborated with the North Pacific Fisheries Research Foundation to test a salmon excluder device for use in the... |
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National Marine Fisheries Service Releases Electronic Monitoring Policy Directive Aug 21, 2013 In May 2013, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released a national policy directive that encourages the consideration of... |
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Scientists Seek Angler Assistance Aug 21, 2013 Researchers at GMRI are collaborating with the Coastal Conservation Association Maine and local anglers in a data collection program called... |
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Fishery Improvement Project Looks to Develop Jonah Crab Management Aug 21, 2013 Jonah crab has long been considered bycatch of the lobster industry. In recent years, however, markets for Jonah crab have increased,... |
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Fishermen Contribute Valuable Bluefin Tuna Data Aug 21, 2013 Scientists from the University of Maine, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst Large Pelagic Research lab... |
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At the Speed of Climate Change Aug 21, 2013 Communities around the world are developing a greater sense of awareness as they are directly and indirectly affected by climate change... |
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MFI Workshop: Incorporating Change in Assessments and Management Aug 21, 2013 In response to the need for a systematic review of the New England groundfish stock assessment process, the Massachusetts Marine Fisheries... |
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UK Fisheries Knowledge Exchange Stimulates Dialogue May 28, 2013 A group of 18 fishermen from across the United Kingdom (UK), representing a wide array of gear types and fisheries, joined scientists and... |
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Sentinel Species Warrants Further Study May 28, 2013 The pelagic food web of the Gulf of Maine, which includes herring, sand lance, mackerel, and the North Atlantic right whale, depends... |
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Gillnet Fishermen Adopt New Technology May 28, 2013 Under the leadership of the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF), groundfish sector gillnet fishermen are now beginning... |
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New Financing Opportunities Offer Fishermen Alternatives May 28, 2013 In the face of increased financial hardship — from significant cuts in catch limits and rising fuel prices — many fishing communities... |
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Getting Semi-pelagic Doors in the Water May 28, 2013 Fishermen continue to think about ways to be more efficient, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce seabed impacts. Working with Captain Jim... |
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Crossing Thresholds May 28, 2013 On January 30, the New England Fishery Management Council voted to reduce the total allowable catch for a number of groundfish stocks by... |
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